obtunds

verb

present tense third-person singular of obtund
as in baffles

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtunds
  1. baffles
  2. cushions
  3. deadens
  4. dulls
  5. buffers
  6. softens
  7. dampens
  8. modulates
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  • Meanwhile, McGrew agreed to adjustments, including adding baffles to reduce sound from a attached generator for the tower and replacing tower fencing that incorporated barbed wire with taller, more natural looking fencing.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Using humane methods like squirrel baffles and tree nets can effectively keep squirrels out of your fruit trees.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Definition of baffles
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  • While the sole is much thinner than many of the other options on our list, it’s made out of plush memory foam that cushions the foot with every step.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
  • The glossy oil-gel formula cushions lips with squalane, passion fruit seed oil, and sodium hyaluronate for juicy hydration, while a hint of peppermint and menthol delivers a subtle cooling sensation that makes lips feel instantly refreshed.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 July 2026
Definition of cushions
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  • Oppressively hot, lie-down-and-take-a-nap hot, hydration-break hot, the kind of hot that deadens feet.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Definition of deadens
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  • Over time, these harsh or oily formulas leave behind residue that dulls the shine and attracts dirt, making your floors look cloudy instead of clean.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps the palm-tree mural emphasizes the open windowlessness of the subterranean, or the flat color dulls exertion.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of dulls
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  • This helps create a barrier of warmer air that buffers the foliage against the cold.
    — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Definition of buffers
Verb
  • Once that inner conversation softens, connection to others tends to follow.
    — Jan Gerber, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The versatile pair will quickly become their everyday staple, with premium Venetian leather that softens and develops character with every wear.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of softens
Verb
  • That pillowy feeling is thanks to their dreamstrike+ foam, which absorbs shock and dampens the impact of each step—especially important when walking on unforgiving surfaces, like cobblestones or concrete.
    — Shannon Bauer, InStyle, 28 June 2026
  • As someone who enjoys gardening and beautifying my yard, one thing that always dampens my mood is the sight of weeds.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Definition of dampens
Verb
  • Designer Sherrice Mojgani carefully modulates the lighting to isolate the narrative cutaways.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
  • In doing so, poetry modulates our neuroendocrine, neuroimmune, circulatory, and other systems to bring back healing.
    — K.J.S. “Sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Definition of modulates
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“Obtunds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtunds. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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